Auto racing, particularly on the skilled stage, can typically really feel like a marathon at instances. Nevertheless, Aston Martin Method 1 software program engineer George Crawford should have taken that to coronary heart, as he accomplished the London Marathon in full race gear and set a brand new Guinness World File within the course of.

Whereas the marathon is a correct problem for most individuals even dressed within the traditional apparel, Crawford ran it sporting Lance Stroll’s full Aston Martin F1 race swimsuit, which, other than the swimsuit itself, additionally included the helmet, gloves, boots, and fireproof undergarments. And it wasn’t a reproduction both – he was sporting the complete FIA-certified equipment, and the helmet was the very one which Stroll wore for the races in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy.

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Crawford ran the 26.2-mile marathon in 3 hours 58 minutes, incomes him a Guinness World File, however the true goal of his stunt was to boost cash for psychological well being charity Thoughts. As per the message on his fundraising web page:

“Over the past 18 months (has it actually been that lengthy?) the coronavirus pandemic has been inflicting havoc with lives. Numerous individuals are scuffling with the impacts of elevated stress, fear, and normal wellbeing taking a success – personally, associates, members of the family.

“At this making an attempt time, folks residing with psychological well being issues have had additional challenges pressured upon them – additional challenges that now greater than ever the type and loving folks at Thoughts are offering their providers to help all over the place and wherever they’ll.

“It’s time to present again.”

This one would possibly even be an excessive amount of for @danielricciardo…

Anybody for a marathon shoey? 🙈 pic.twitter.com/BBWxY3Xflo

— Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Staff (@AstonMartinF1) October 4, 2021

After the race, Crawford celebrated his accomplishment by performing a “shoey”, the signature victory celebration of Australian F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, which for individuals who aren’t acquainted, includes ingesting victory champagne out of your just-used racing boot. In Crawford’s personal phrases from the video, it “provides taste”.